Make A Difference Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Make A Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Manhattan, Kansas, registered in 2004, with $71,564 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3508 Vanesta Dr, Manhattan, KS, 66503 EIN 20-1702836 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2024)
$72K
▼ 17.6% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$56K
Net assets
$44K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Make A Difference Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +22% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Make A Difference Foundation: 9 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Make A Difference Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Make A Difference Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3508 Vanesta Dr, Manhattan, KS, 66503
- City
- Manhattan
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $93K (FY2010) to $72K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,975Net assets $44K
Operating margin
21.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$47K
Total liabilities
$2,975
Net assets
$44K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,564▼17.6% | $55,973▼38.6% | $43,982▲54.9% | $46,957▲49.7% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $86,902▲6.0% | $91,182▲12.4% | $28,391▼13.1% | $31,366▼4.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $82,000▲65.3% | $81,157▲60.2% | $32,671▲2.6% | $32,671▲2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $49,609▲19.3% | $50,672▲20.9% | $31,828▼3.2% | $31,828▼3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $41,576▼37.7% | $41,897▼37.2% | $32,891▼1.0% | $32,891▼1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $66,706▲5.0% | $66,665▲9.8% | $33,212▼20.5% | $33,212▼20.5% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $63,548▲69.2% | $60,703▲63.8% | $41,771▲7.3% | $41,771▲7.3% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $37,549▼15.2% | $37,059▼16.7% | $38,926▲1.3% | $38,926▲1.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $44,304▲34.4% | $44,491▲40.1% | $38,436▼0.5% | $38,436▼0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $32,968▲50.3% | $31,763▲12.9% | $38,623▲3.2% | $38,623▲3.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $21,939▼50.3% | $28,141▼28.3% | $37,418▼14.2% | $37,418▼14.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $44,118▼40.2% | $39,270▼41.8% | $43,620▲12.5% | $43,620▲12.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $73,729▼20.7% | $67,529▼19.2% | $38,769▲19.0% | $38,769▲19.0% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $93,032 | $83,626 | $32,569 | $32,569 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $53K total
7 grants to Make A Difference Foundation totaling $53K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $9,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2022 | $13,088 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Charitable causes | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2020 | $5,631 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2019 | $6,003 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2018 | $5,878 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2017 | $6,946 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Make A Difference Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Make A Difference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-1702836, based in Manhattan, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Make A Difference Foundation's EIN?
- Make A Difference Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-1702836.
- How much revenue does Make A Difference Foundation report?
- Make A Difference Foundation reported $71,564 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Make A Difference Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Make A Difference Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Make A Difference Foundation (EIN 20-1702836) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.